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Sevita Direct Support Professional in Baltimore, Maryland
Mentor Maryland , a part of the Sevita family , provides Residential and Treatment Foster Care services to youth who may be facing out-of-home placements, transitioning back into the family home or independent living alternatives, or involved in the juvenile justice system. Through our personalized programming, we help youth gain stability, comfort and confidence to overcome all challenges and live well. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived.
We're seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide direct support within the Independent Living Program typically supporting 15 individuals.
Responsibilities:
Provides direct support or assistance in accordance with individual service plan or program needs; assists with roommate relationships, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community orientation, shopping, financial management, vocational and educational services, and other activities of daily living.
Accurately documents progress and activity; reviews records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans; maintains confidentiality.
Management of Individuals’ Assets: Assists with budgeting and supports clients with accessing banking services.
Maintains healthy and professional relationships with individuals, friends, families, guardians and case managers
Maintains confidentiality, respects the rights of persons being served, according to the applicable bill of rights; practices universal precautions; assists individuals in exercising their rights.
May support individuals in accessing medical care and transport as needed.
May transport individuals into the community; drives safely and according to local laws; assures proper use of safety equipment including seat belts; reports accidents to appropriate authorities immediately; reports accidents and safety concerns immediately to supervisor or maintenance personnel.
Monitors environmental safety and may make minor repairs, change light bulbs; reports equipment or facilities requiring repairs to supervisor or maintenance personnel as required.
Performs other related duties and activities as required.
Employee may from time to time need to use a personal cell phone for business purposes.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Six months of experience in human services preferred. Must be 18 years of age.
Valid driver’s license in good standing. Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services.
All state-required training and certification completed in mandated timeframes.
Travel required as needed
Join Our Team
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, we encourage you to join Mentor Maryland’s mission of helping everyone live a full and happy life. Apply today and start your journey toward a rewarding career well-lived.
Sevita is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects the unique talents, experiences, and perspectives of our employees and the people we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Mentor Network is pleased to be an equal employment employer Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities